Today’s Reading:
Psalm 23
"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me." (v. 4)
The above scripture text is so loaded with meaning. A lot is going on around us that create fear, even in the heart of the bravest, the faithful, the Elect of God that is, the children of faith. Fear is the opposite of faith, where fear rules, it will be so impossible for God Almighty to work wonders. King David in writing the above, trusted God, God's provision even in the face of death. Isaiah 43:1 says "Don't fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine". God actually commands us not to fear or worry. The phase "fear not" is used at least 80 times in the Bible. WHY ??? It is simply because God knows that fear is a strong weapon used by Satan and his agents against children of God.
Fear decreases our hope and limits our victories. This Spirit of fear( yes, it is a spirit. ) Are you surprised? Its tormenting Spirit. It always intends to keep you from fulfilling the destiny that God has on your life; from living a joyful life in the Lord.
Let us examine some scriptures to help. The word of the Lord came unto Abram in a vision saying fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward. Gen. 15:1.
FEAR NOT - Gen.26:24.
FEAR NOT - Gen.46 :3
NOT FEAR THEM - Deut. 3:22.
FEAR NOT - Josh.8:1
FEAR NOT - Josh.10: 25.
Though we are compassed with lots of negativity, we need to stand strong, encourage ourselves and other brethren. Trust absolutely in the Words, Power, faithfulness of God. For our family, we should fear no evil, though the storm is raging, we shall overcome in Jesus name. For our nation, we should trust more in God, so there won't be war but peace. For the Missionaries, out there Evangelising for lost Souls and Satan and its cohorts are raging against, persecuting and tormenting them... I say hold on the fort for the Judge of the World is near. You shall not lose your rewards in Jesus name.
And the fear of you and the dread of you shall be upon every beast of the earth, and upon every fowl of the air, upon all that moveth upon the earth and upon all the fishes of the sea; into your hand are they delivered. (Gen 9:2.) The Word of God stands sure forever.
God bless.
FUNMILOLA TITILAYO AINA
Prayer:
I come against every spirit of fear in my life in the name of Jesus.
Lord Jesus, destroy every stronghold of fear in my family
Lord, let your mercy help my unbelief.
Stronghold of fear in our churches, lose your hold in Jesus mighty name.
Stronghold of fear over our nation, lose your hold in Jesus mighty name.
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